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    Fables (en. Fables)

    /fab.l/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    noun
    A narrative in prose or verse that contains a moral lesson.
    The fable of La Fontaine is known for its life lessons.
    La fable de La Fontaine est connue pour ses leçons de vie.
    A statement or invented narrative used to justify or explain something.
    He told a fable to explain his failure.
    Il a raconté une fable pour expliquer son échec.

    Etymology

    From the Latin 'fabula', which means 'story' or 'tale'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    fable of La Fontaine
    Reference to the fables of Jean de La Fontaine, often used to illustrate a moral lesson.
    fable de la Fontaine
    to tell fables
    To say false or exaggerated things.
    raconter des fables
    like a fable
    Describes something that seems implausible.
    comme une fable

    Related Words

    moral
    Lesson or teaching of a fable.
    morale
    hero
    Main character of a fable.
    héros
    animal
    Often used as a protagonist in fables.
    animal

    Slang Meanings

    To tell a baseless story.
    It's just a fable he's telling.
    C'est juste une fable qu'il raconte.
    To exaggerate a situation.
    Don't tell fables, just say it plainly.
    Ne fais pas de fables, dis-le simplement.